Betting fans will be hoping their prediction comes true for a key NBA battle which sees the visiting New Orleans Pelicans travelling to Portland to face the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 117-102 result in favor of the Trail Blazers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 37-42-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Portland Trail Blazers are 40-41 ATS. New Orleans is 38-43 against the points scored total betting line, while Portland is 43-37-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Portland vs New Orleans injuries news.

This game pits the Portland Trail Blazers, currently No. 2 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the New Orleans Pelicans, who rate No. 15 in the most recent survey update.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting New Orleans Pelicans rank No. 13 in the league with 43.78 per game. That compares with Portland's No. 17 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Portland is the NBA's No. 8-ranked team at 10.36 per game, while the New Orleans Pelicans rate No. 14 with 9.38 per contest.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Pelicans got 19 points from Cheick Diallo, but it was Los Angeles that prevailed in a 108-96 final on Tuesday at STAPLES Center.

The Spurs were burned for 32 points by Shabazz Napier on Monday as the Trail Blazers picked up a 99-98 win at Moda Center.

Betting Trends

New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

New Orleans is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

New Orleans is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road

Portland is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games

Portland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 12 games

Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home

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